Section 7
Deviation of Gas from Ideal Behavior
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The Effect of the Finite Volume
Real gases deviate from the ideal gas law due to the finite volume occupied by individual gas particles.
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The Effect of Intermolecular Forces
At high pressures and low temperatures, intermolecular forces between gas particles can cause significant deviation from ideal behavior.
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Van der Waals Equation
The van der Waals equation modifies the Ideal Gas Law to correct for the excluded volume of gas particles and intermolecular attractions.
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Real Gases
Equations other than the Ideal Gas Law model the non-ideal behavior of real gases at high pressures and low temperatures.
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Air Pollution
Air pollution results from increasing levels of harmful molecules and particulates in the atmosphere.
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Ozone Depletion
Free radicals in the upper stratosphere act as catalysts for ozone decomposition, thereby depleting the ozone layer.